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felis silvestris said:
BTW also need to add that the emu seem to be in the same enclosure as the wallabies according to the map, but I saw them in the enclosure next to Yampil's future enclosure, where they were signed. The capybara they used to share it with seemed to be gone.
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What species is Yampil?
 
felis silvestris said:
BTW also need to add that the emu seem to be in the same enclosure as the wallabies according to the map, but I saw them in the enclosure next to Yampil's future enclosure, where they were signed. The capybara they used to share it with seemed to be gone.
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I take there's no Capybara or Rhea in the collection now?
 
Other Early 2024 News Not Mentioned:

On February 16th, the zoo announced they released (1.1) Eurasian beavers into the wild. On March 6th, the zoo announced they released another set of Eurasian beavers into the wild.

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On January 20th, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) Scottish wildcat named Fletcher to the Wildwood Discovery Park in Kent.

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On March 21st, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.3) pygmy marmosets to the Northumberland County Zoo in Northumberland.


On March 28th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.0.2+) Parma wallabies and (0.0.2+) black-tailed prairie dogs to the Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park in Scotland.

New animals arrive at Blair Drummond Safari Park | Exciting News! We're thrilled to welcome some adorable new faces to the park! Say hello to a mob of parma wallabies and a coterie of black-tailed... | By Blair Drummond Safari ParkFacebook

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On May 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired (0.3) Highland cows named Gillian, Iona, and Unnamed (Gillian's calf) which are now on display.

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On May 16th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (0.1) emperor tamarin named Japura from the Hanwell Zoo in London which is now on exhibit.

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On May 23rd, the zoo announced they rescued, rehabilitated, and released a (1.0) Eurasian beaver back into the wild. The zoo also announced they released a (0.1) Eurasian beaver and its offspring into the wild.

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Smaggledagle said:
On May 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired (0.3) Highland cows named Gillian, Iona, and Unnamed (Gillian's calf) which are now on display.

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On May 25th, the zoo announced they named Gillian's calf Maggie.

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On May 31st, the zoo announced that 2+ black-tailed prairie dogs were born which are on exhibit.

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So I just read on the Woburn thread that they acquired a group of Barbary sheep from this collection, are there anymore left at Five Sisters or have they gone out of the species?
 
After many years of "I'm thinking about maybe"-ing with regards to visiting Five Sisters Zoo, I've finally bought train tickets to West Calder so I can visit this zoo for the first time next week. For those who visit regularly, is there anything I could do with knowing before I go? Like any species that are currently off-show or any areas that aren't currently accessible for any reason?
 
The zoo have received two female De Brazza monkeys (a mother daughter pair, aged 12 & 3 years old) from La Palmyre in France. The zoo says they will 'join 14 year old male who has been at the zoo since 2016'.

This is good news for future breeding, but I thought they already had a pair with at least one birth. No other/previous female (or young) is mentioned. Did it die perhaps?
 
 
:( From instagram:


It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking passing of Yampil, our beloved Asiatic black bear.

Yampil was rescued from a war-torn zoo in Ukraine in 2022 and found a home here at Five Sisters Zoo, where a wonderful new habitat had just been completed for him.

Prior to the move to his new enclosure this morning, Yampil was anaesthetised for further treatment for his health problems which were worrying the team.

Sadly, anaesthetising animals always carries risks, and Yampil did not recover from the procedure and despite the best efforts from our veterinary team, we were unable to resuscitate him.

We are grateful for your support and understanding during this difficult situation and kindly ask for some time to come to terms with this tragic event.
 
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We are OVER THE MOON to introduce you all to Baloo!

The four-year-old Asiatic black bear (also known as a moon bear) arrived yesterday from Wingham Wildlife Park and is now settling in and finding his bear-ings in his new home

Although Baloo was initially intended to be a companion for Yampil, that sadly wasn't to be.

However, we were delighted to offer Baloo a loving home and are grateful for the generous support of our donors, who made this purpose-built habitat possible.

Welcome to Five Sisters Zoo, Baloo!
 
Sad news announced

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved rescue lion, lovingly known as Twin 2.

For the past few weeks, Twin 2 had faced age-related health challenges, and even with the dedicated efforts of our veterinary and keeping teams, the difficult decision was made today to let him go.

Rehomed at Five Sisters Zoo in 2015, Twin 2 and his three brothers had been rescued by Belgian authorities after enduring years of suffering in a traveling circus.

Upon their arrival, our keepers struggled to tell Twin 2 apart from his brother, leading to the affectionate nicknames Twin 1 and Twin 2. These names quickly became cherished and permanent as they grew into their new home.

Despite a tough start to life, we take great comfort in knowing he experienced nine years filled with love and peace, reaching a wonderful age in a safe environment.
 
*important news announcement*

️ On October 18, 2015, shortly after 9pm, Five Sisters Zoo welcomed Boss, Skinny, Twin 1 and Twin 2, four stunning rescue lions from our colleagues at Natuurhulpcentrum Opglabbeek in Belgium

These resilient lions endured years of hardship in a traveling circus before their rescue. We were honoured to offer them a loving home in Scotland, creating a purpose-built habitat where they could enjoy their remaining years in peace, away from their past suffering.

As we mark nine years to the day since their arrival, we find ourselves with only Skinny remaining. While it’s sad to acknowledge the passing of Boss, Twin 1 and Twin 2, their legacy will continue to inspire us. This has led us to make an important decision regarding the future of lions at FSZ.

While our lion rescue in 2015 stands as one of our proudest moments, we’re excited to share that this journey is far from over!

There might just be another rescue on the way…

#LionRescueTakeTwo
 
Lion Rescue Take Two!

We are excited to share that Luna and Plusza, two four-year-old lionesses rescued from Ukraine, will soon be arriving at Five Sisters Zoo!

These sisters were evacuated from a private owner in Eastern Ukraine during the heavy bombing of the region in 2022. After receiving urgent medical care at a shelter in Kyiv, they were relocated to Poznan Zoo in Poland before making their way to our friends at Natuurhulpcentrum Opglabbeek in Belgium.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of many compassionate individuals, Luna and Plusza are now safe and preparing for their upcoming journey to Scotland.

We can't wait to welcome them to FSZ, where they will finally have the permanent home they deserve after such a challenging journey.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to their arrival!

#FiveSistersZoo #FSZ #LionRescueTakeTwo
 
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